Engineering Head (Fastener & Sheet Metal Industry)

Job Title
Engineering Head (Fastener & Sheet Metal Industry)

Location:
34/1Q, Ballygunge Circular Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata 700019
Employment Type:

Full-Time Experience:
13+ Years

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Head to lead technical and engineering activities for our fastener business. The candidate will be responsible for product development, drawing study and approval, technical evaluation, supplier quality coordination, customer technical support, sourcing validation, and ensuring compliance with international fastener standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complete RFQ for fastener products including bolts, nuts, screws, washers, and special fasteners; sheet metal items and plastic injection moulding items.
• Study customer drawings, specifications, standards, and technical requirements for feasibility and manufacturability.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, process documents, samples, and technical submissions before production and dispatch.
• Coordinate with suppliers for drawing clarification, revision control, and technical approvals.
• Handle technical discussions with suppliers regarding material grades, coatings, mechanical properties, tolerances, and application requirements.
• Ensure all approved drawings and specifications are properly controlled and updated.
• Support sourcing and vendor development for standard and special fasteners.
• Develop and advise suppliers on manufacturing processes for cold forging, thread rolling, heat treatment, coating/plating and secondary operations.
• Lead technical and engineering operations for industrial and automotive fasteners.
• Lead new product development (NPD), process validation, and production trial approvals.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, planning, and dispatch departments for smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and international standards such as DIN, ASTM, ASME, JIS, and ISO standards.
• Handle customer audits, process audits, and internal quality audits.
• Develop SOPs, process controls, and production reporting systems.
• Train and develop Quality Engineers, Quality Designers and Quality Control Inspectors
• Establish and maintain quality systems, procedures, and inspection standards

• Ensure products comply with customer drawings, specifications, and international standards
• Review and approve quality reports, inspection records, and test certificates
• Monitor non-conformities and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Technical Knowledge & Process Control

• Strong knowledge of fastener standards:
• DIN
• ASTM
• ASME
• ISO
• BS
• IFI
• Strong understanding of fastener grades:
• 8.8
• 10.9
• 12.9
• Stainless Steel Grades
• Knowledge of materials:
• Carbon Steel
• Alloy Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Knowledge of coatings & finishes:
• Zinc Plating
• Hot Dip Galvanizing (HDG)
• Black Oxide
• Phosphate
• Geomet / Dacromet
• Strong understanding of:
• Hot Forging
• Cold Forging
• Machining
• Thread Rolling
• Heat Treatment
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Knowledge of mechanical & chemical testing methods
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements

Customer & Third-Party Inspection Handling

• Coordinate and handle customer inspections independently
• Manage third-party inspections (SGS, TUV, Bureau Veritas, etc.)
• Attend customer quality discussions and resolve technical quality concerns
• Maintain customer quality compliance and approval requirements

Shipment Quality & Documentation

• Verify and approve:
• Inspection Certificates
• MTC / MTR Reports
• Mechanical Test Reports
• Chemical Test Reports
• Coating Test Reports
• Ensure shipment quality clearance before dispatch
• Coordinate with production, stores, logistics, and export teams for smooth shipment execution
• Ensure proper documentation for export shipments and customer compliance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 13+ years of experience in Fastener Manufacturing & production processes / Export / Quality
• Strong leadership and team handling capability
• Excellent technical knowledge of industrial fasteners
• Strong understanding of international quality standards and inspection procedures
• Experience in handling customer audits and inspections
• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and quality documentation systems

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Pro-active , HANDS-ON & CAN DO attitude
• Experience in reputed fastener manufacturing/export companies
• Exposure to international customers and export quality requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with leadership mindset

Ability to independently manage and improve the entire quality function